Cleaning > AppliancesJuly 31, 2010

Smell Out of Washer

How do I get rid of the smell of white spirits in the washing machine and clothes?

By Elaine Christine from Sutton Coldfield. England

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By
08/02/2010

England's "white spirits" is what we call "mineral spirits". I asked my friend in England.

By
08/01/2010

What is a 'white spirit'?

By
08/01/2010

Try cleaning the inside with white vinegar or baking soda or both.

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Hello. There is a little trap somewhere on your washer that collects fuzzies, small objects, and what not. Also, it may be time to clean or replace all your tubing that connects to your washer. Check for minute leaks that could be rotting your floor too. Another thing, if you can lift the top to your washer and look for rotting build up, you would be amazed at what gets trapped in the nooks and crannies. Maybe that is where our socks go? (10/10/2007)

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Try a new product from Whirlpool called Affresh. (10/11/2007)

By Diane Arnett

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Run the washer through a full cycle with no clothes in it with liquid dishwasher soap. Worked for us. (02/12/2008)

By boogieman


I have made the mistake of putting a piece of clothing soaked in white spirits in with my normal washing.


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